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CHESTERLAND NEWS Wednesday, September 4, 2019
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Feathers Fly During Annual Chicken Rivalry West Geauga Loses Trophy to Kenston By Rose Nemunaitis editor@geaugamapleleaf.com
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From left, Geauga County Sheriff Scott Hildenbrand, 2019 Chicken Flying Contest winners Jacob Shively and Diane Fabec, Geauga County Probate and Juvenile Court Judge Tim Grendell and State Rep. Diane Grendell.
West Geauga Schools Superintendent Richard Markwardt had hoped despite her years of maturity, his Golden Campine hen, Pegasus (a.k.a. Peggy), would prove to still be sprite. “This year’s entry is one that I raised,” Markwardt said of his entrant to the popular annual Chicken Flying Contest at the Great Geauga County Fair Thursday. See Chicken • Page 4
Chester Hires New Assistant Fiscal Officer
Russell Township To Hold Scrap Drop-Off Day
Staff Report Chester Township Trustees recently hired Kathryn Kolk as the township’s new assistant fiscal officer, replacing longtime Assistant Fiscal Officer Joan Heppert. Heppert, who served Chester for 14 years, recently resigned to pursue a new opportunity, said township Fiscal Officer Craig Richter in a statement. “As fiscal officer for Chester Township, I would like to thank Joan Heppert for 14 years of dedicated service to our community as the assistant fiscal officer,” he said. “Our search for a replacement was broad and extensive. As a result, the township received a large number of candidates’ resumes. The pool of candidates was narrowed down to the top five qualified applicants. Our candidate field was narrowed even further due to the salary and beneSee Assistant • Page 9
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The newly-formed Geauga Skywatchers Club hopes to inspire the next generation of working scientists by partaking in astronomy-related opportunities through education and collaboration.
All Systems a Go for Geauga Skywatchers By Rose Nemunaitis editor@geaugamapleleaf.com On a clear night in Geauga County, the extraordinary science of astronomy can awaken you to a world of discovery. “We are so fortunate in Geauga County to have wonderful op-
portunities to view our night sky,” said Geauga County Park District Chief Naturalist John Kolar. “Other communities where light pollution is a real issue don’t have the same opportunities that we have to view the night sky in its full glory. The night sky is a fragile natural resource and we hope that
this club also inspires people to do their part in preserving our wonderful night sky views for future generations.” A group of organizers have recently come together to form the Geauga Skywatchers Club to partake in astronomy-related opporSee Skywatchers • Page 9
Russell Township is providing a township-wide household scrap drop-off event for all township residents on Sept. 14 from 8 a.m. to noon. Dumpsters and assistance by township employees will be available at the Russell Township Road Garage, 15625 Chillicothe Road. Bring proof of address. Residential scrap only. Quantity limited to one pickup truckload per household. Drop-off event is limited by available dumpster capacity and time. No illegal dumping. Acceptable items include: furniture, appliances, computers, microwaves, carpet cut to 4 feet max and bundled, toys, clothing, lamps and picture frames. For more info go to www. russelltownship.us.
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